TV, eh? interview with Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern: Flashpoint Tests Family Bonds

By Diane Wild Article first published as Flashpoint Tests Family Bonds on Blogcritics. When Flashpoint returns to CTV for season three on August 6 (and continues on CBS, who blithely ignore production seasons), the co-creators promise even more of a glimpse into the personal lives of the core characters. “What’s holding this season together is … Continue reading TV, eh? interview with Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern: Flashpoint Tests Family Bonds

Canwest announces 14 original projects

From a media release: CANWEST PRODUCING A RECORD NUMBER OF SCRIPTED ORIGINAL PROJECTS SLATED FOR GLOBAL AND SHOWCASE Includes seven one-hour dramas, four half-hour comedies and three back-door pilots for the 2010/2011 season Hot on the heels of Rookie Blue’s record-breaking launch and upcoming premiere of Haven, a partnership with SyFy, Canwest confirms an impressive … Continue reading Canwest announces 14 original projects

Lost Girl premieres on Showcase in Fall 2010

From a media release: Lost GIRL [HD] (World Premiere) FALL 2010 Lost Girl follows supernatural seductress, Bo (Canadian Anna Silk, “Being Erica”). Growing up with human parents, Bo had no reason to believe she was anything other than the girl next door – until she drained her boyfriend to death in their first sexual encounter. … Continue reading Lost Girl premieres on Showcase in Fall 2010

Lost Girl in production for Showcase

From a media release: Prodigy Pictures and Canwest Announce Start of Production on New Original Canadian Fantasy-Noir series, Lost Girl Series to air on Showcase Fall 2010 Prodigy Pictures, in association with Canwest Broadcasting, announced today that principal photography is underway for 13 one-hour episodes of the new original Canadian fantasy-noir series, Lost Girl. Filming … Continue reading Lost Girl in production for Showcase

Gemini wins for Flashpoint, Rick Mercer Report, Erin Karpluk, Enrico Colantoni

From a media release: The 24th Annual Gemini Awards concluded this evening with the Broadcast Gala, a glitzy event held at the historic BMO Centre, Stampede Corral in Calgary, Alberta. Hosted by award-winning comedian Ron James, a total of 17 awards were presented including those for Best Comedy Program or Series and Best Dramatic Series. … Continue reading Gemini wins for Flashpoint, Rick Mercer Report, Erin Karpluk, Enrico Colantoni